1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 TVR M
To start off, 1972 TVR M 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 TVR M weights approximately 215 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 | 1972 TVR M | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Appia | M |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 805 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |