1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Mazda Familia
To start off, 1976 Mazda Familia is newer by 18 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 1,272 cc, 1976 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda Familia (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda Familia 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 1976 Mazda Familia.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Mazda Familia (111 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda Familia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1976 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | Familia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1272 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
