1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 2,279 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette weights approximately 30 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Appia | Chevette |
Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |