1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1965 Lotus 33
To start off, 1965 Lotus 33 is newer by 7 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 1,497 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Lotus 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus 33 (212 HP @ 10800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus 33 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 408 kg more than 1965 Lotus 33.
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 | 1965 Lotus 33 | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Appia | 33 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 10800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 456 kg |
