1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 430 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 144 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |