1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 14 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 1,192 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volkswagen 1302 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1971 Volkswagen 1302 (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Volkswagen 1302 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1971 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Appia | 1302 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |