1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Volvo 265
To start off, 1978 Volvo 265 is newer by 19 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 265 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 265 (148 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 265 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Volvo 265 weights approximately 504 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, 1978 Volvo 265 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 265 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1978 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Appia | 265 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
