1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1964 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 7 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 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 40 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, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Appia | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |