1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 50 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 1,984 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 493 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco, 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, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Appia | Scirocco |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1404 mm |