1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (89 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Espace weights approximately 445 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 Renault Espace, 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 Renault Espace (182 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1985 Renault Espace | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | Espace |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |