1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Nissan Pulsar
To start off, 1982 Nissan Pulsar 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 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Nissan Pulsar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Pulsar should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1982 Nissan Pulsar.
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, 1982 Nissan Pulsar, 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, 1982 Nissan Pulsar (96 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Pulsar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1982 Nissan Pulsar | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Pulsar |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |