1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1969 TVR Vixen 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Vixen (88 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 212 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen.
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, 1969 TVR Vixen (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Appia | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
