1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 48 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 15 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 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 | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Corsa |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |