1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Suzuki Cervo
To start off, 1979 Suzuki Cervo is newer by 21 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 329 kg more than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki Cervo. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki Cervo.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1979 Suzuki Cervo | |
Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
Model | Appia | Cervo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2040 mm |