1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Lancia Beta (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Lancia Beta weights approximately 98 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, 1981 Lancia Beta (165 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1981 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Appia | Beta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |