1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 28 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 (120 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Morgan Plus 4 weights approximately 60 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1984 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Appia | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
