1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 9 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, 1968 Opel GT (58 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1968 Opel GT.
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, 1968 Opel GT (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Opel GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1968 Opel GT | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |