1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2007 Nissan Versa is newer by 47 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Versa (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Versa should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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, 2007 Nissan Versa, 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, 2007 Nissan Versa (173 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Versa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 2007 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Versa |
Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
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 Length | 4020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |