1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i30 is newer by 52 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 506 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, 2012 Hyundai i30, 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, 2012 Hyundai i30 (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 2012 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Lancia | Hyundai |
Model | Appia | i30 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1311 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 53 L |