1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1972 Mazda 818 is newer by 13 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 Mazda 818.
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, 1972 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | 818 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |