1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 55 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 404 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |