1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1959 Lancia Appia and 1959 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 420 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. 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 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Seven |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |