1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 22 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 655 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1981 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Appia | Camaro |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |