1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1973 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1973 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 15 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 606 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, 1973 Pontiac Firebird (237 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1973 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Appia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |