1961 Austin A vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Austin A is newer by 1 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 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
