1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C
To start off, 1958 Lancia Appia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 636 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1940 Alfa Romeo 6C | |
| Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Appia | 6C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1940 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3010 mm |
