1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1963 Triumph TR4 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph TR4 (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1957 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, 1963 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1963 Triumph TR4 | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Appia | TR4 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |