1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. Both 1961 Lancia Appia and 1959 Lancia Appia are equipped with a 1,090 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 161 kg more than 1961 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Appia | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |