1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 34 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 435 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, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Lancia | Venturi |
Model | Appia | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |