1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1968 Lotus Europa is newer by 8 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 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Europa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Europa (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Europa should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Lotus Europa.
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, 1968 Lotus Europa (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Europa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1968 Lotus Europa | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Europa |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1470 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |