1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 24 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 265 (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1956 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, 1980 Volvo 265 (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1980 Volvo 265 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 265 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Appia | 265 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
