1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,266 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (86 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Lancia Aurelia should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1960 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, 1954 Lancia Aurelia (160 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1954 Lancia Aurelia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Appia | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |