1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 245 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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1960 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 404 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |