1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 25 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 2,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 325 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am, 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, 1985 Pontiac Grand Am (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am 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. 1985 Pontiac Grand Am will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1985 Pontiac Grand Am | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Appia | Grand Am |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |