1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 18 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Opel Kadett weights approximately 8 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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. 1977 Opel Kadett has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
