1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Mazda AZ-1
To start off, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1993 Mazda AZ-1.
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, 1993 Mazda AZ-1 (85 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1993 Mazda AZ-1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1993 Mazda AZ-1 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | AZ-1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
