1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP 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 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 827 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. 1968 Plymouth VIP has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Appia | VIP |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1647 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |