1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 18 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 47 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66.
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. 1978 Volvo 66 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. 1978 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Appia | 66 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
