1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1981 Nissan Sunny 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 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Sunny (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Sunny (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1981 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Sunny |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |