1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 27 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulietta | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 37 L |