1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 66 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |