1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 19 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 170 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, 1976 Sunbeam Alpine (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1976 Sunbeam Alpine | |
| Make | Lancia | Sunbeam |
| Model | Appia | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
