1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 29 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 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 420 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | 25 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
