1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Riley Kestrel
To start off, 1966 Riley Kestrel is newer by 6 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Riley Kestrel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Riley Kestrel (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1966 Riley Kestrel.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Riley Kestrel, 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, 1966 Riley Kestrel (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Riley Kestrel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1966 Riley Kestrel | |
Make | Lancia | Riley |
Model | Appia | Kestrel |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 25 L |