1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Volvo 260
To start off, 1981 Volvo 260 is newer by 24 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 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 260 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 260 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 260 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 260 weights approximately 530 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, 1981 Volvo 260 (231 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 260 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1981 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Appia | 260 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
