1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1989 Holden Nova

To start off, 1989 Holden Nova is newer by 32 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Nova is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Nova (81 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Nova should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Nova weights approximately 175 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, 1989 Holden Nova, 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, 1989 Holden Nova (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Nova will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1989 Holden Nova 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. 1989 Holden Nova will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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