1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1964 TVR Griffith is newer by 4 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 TVR Griffith (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 TVR Griffith weights approximately 60 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1964 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Appia | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2170 mm |
