1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1949 Morris Six
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Morris Six (70 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Morris Six weights approximately 320 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Morris Six (133 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1949 Morris Six | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Appia | Six |
Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |