1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,902 cc (6 cylinders), 1943 Oldsmobile 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Oldsmobile 66 (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Oldsmobile 66 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Oldsmobile 66 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Appia | 66 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |