1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2000 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2000 Nissan Almera is newer by 40 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Almera (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Almera weights approximately 580 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, 2000 Nissan Almera, 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, 2000 Nissan Almera (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 2000 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Almera |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |