1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Mazda 929
To start off, 1975 Mazda 929 is newer by 17 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mazda 929 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia.
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 | 1975 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | 929 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |