1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Rekord weights approximately 245 kg more than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 66 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |