1956 GAZ M-20 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1956 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1956 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
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, 1956 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 GAZ M-20 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | GAZ | Lancia |
| Model | M-20 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
