1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Peugeot Quasar

To start off, 1984 Peugeot Quasar is newer by 24 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 1,599 cc, 1984 Peugeot Quasar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (600 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 545 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia.

Because 1984 Peugeot Quasar is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (133 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm). This means 1984 Peugeot Quasar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 1984 Peugeot Quasar 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. 1984 Peugeot Quasar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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