1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Porsche 904
To start off, 1966 Porsche 904 is newer by 7 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 904 (177 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 198 kg more than 1966 Porsche 904.
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 | 1966 Porsche 904 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 904 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 177 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |