1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (49 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 10 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, 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Lancia Appia 1955 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
Make Lancia Volkswagen
Model Appia Karmann-Ghia
Year Released 1959 1955
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1089 cc 1584 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 43 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 77 Nm 108 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 870 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1340 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2430 mm


 

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