1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1963 Steyr 700C 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 27 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Lancia | Steyr |
Model | Appia | 700C |
Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 20 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1950 mm |