1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, 1984 Renault 18 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 235 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.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1984 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | 18 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
