1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is newer by 32 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Beretta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta weights approximately 304 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.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta, 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, 1991 Chevrolet Beretta (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Beretta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta 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. 1991 Chevrolet Beretta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1991 Chevrolet Beretta | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Appia | Beretta |
Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |