1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1973 Chrysler 160
To start off, 1973 Chrysler 160 is newer by 13 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 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 295 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. 1973 Chrysler 160 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. 1973 Chrysler 160 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1973 Chrysler 160 | |
| Make | Lancia | Chrysler |
| Model | Appia | 160 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
