1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 27 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
