1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Morris Minor
To start off, 1966 Morris Minor is newer by 8 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Morris Minor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Morris Minor (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Morris Minor should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 64 kg more than 1966 Morris Minor.
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, 1966 Morris Minor (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Morris Minor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1966 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Appia | Minor |
Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 81 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 | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |