1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Simca 1000
To start off, 1966 Simca 1000 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1966 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 Simca 1000. 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1966 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Appia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 65 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 43 L |
