1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 30 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), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 185 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. 1990 Renault Laguna 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. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1005 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2550 mm |
