1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 12 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 70 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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Appia | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
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 | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |