1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1961 Volvo 120
To start off, 1961 Volvo 120 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo 120 (59 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Volvo 120 weights approximately 131 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1961 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Appia | 120 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
