1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 23 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 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mitsubishi Starion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (145 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mitsubishi Starion (251 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1982 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1982 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Appia | Starion |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 251 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |