1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 36 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 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Corsa (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa.
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, 1995 Opel Corsa, 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, 1995 Opel Corsa (103 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1995 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
