1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1983 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1983 Opel Ascona is newer by 24 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Ascona (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1983 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
