1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1996 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 36 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 3,353 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (146 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 723 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Pontiac Firebird (257 Nm @ 3150 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1996 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Appia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 257 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |