1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Skyline (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 285 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Appia | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
