1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1961 MG Magnett
To start off, 1961 MG Magnett is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 MG Magnett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 MG Magnett (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 MG Magnett should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 MG Magnett weights approximately 190 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, 1961 MG Magnett (116 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 MG Magnett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1961 MG Magnett | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Appia | Magnett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
