1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1984 Nissan Stanza is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Stanza (81 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 18 kg more than 1984 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1984 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1984 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1984 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1984 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Stanza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |