1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1983 Plymouth Caravelle

To start off, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is newer by 26 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 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Plymouth Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Caravelle weights approximately 325 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.

Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Plymouth Caravelle (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.

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