1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Renault 4
To start off, 1963 Renault 4 is newer by 4 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Renault 4. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1963 Renault 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |