1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Opel Antara
To start off, 2006 Opel Antara is newer by 47 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 1,899 cc, 2006 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Antara (212 HP @ 1400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Because 2006 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Opel Antara (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2006 Opel Antara 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. 2006 Opel Antara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2006 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Antara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1899 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
