1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1961 Singer Gazelle
To start off, 1961 Singer Gazelle 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Singer Gazelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Singer Gazelle (52 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Singer Gazelle should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Singer Gazelle weights approximately 144 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 Singer Gazelle (118 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Singer Gazelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1961 Singer Gazelle | |
| Make | Lancia | Singer |
| Model | Appia | Gazelle |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
