1959 DKW F 93 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW F 93 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Because 1961 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW F 93 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | DKW | Lancia |
| Model | F 93 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
