1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Volvo 240
To start off, 1984 Volvo 240 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 240 (96 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 240 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Volvo 240 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1984 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 240 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |