1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 11 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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 | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Appia | Elan |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
