1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1957 Suzuki Light
To start off, both 1957 Lancia Appia and 1957 Suzuki Light were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1957 Suzuki Light. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1957 Suzuki Light. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Suzuki Light. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Suzuki Light. (35 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Suzuki Light.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1957 Suzuki Light | |
Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
Model | Appia | Light |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 359 cc |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 35 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |