1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1969 Lotus Europa is newer by 10 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 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Europa (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 338 kg more than 1969 Lotus Europa.
Let's talk about torque, 1969 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1969 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Appia | Europa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1470 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 612 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
