1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is newer by 10 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen K 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen K 70 weights approximately 236 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Appia | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
