1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1962 Peugeot 403
To start off, 1962 Peugeot 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,468 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Peugeot 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 55 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 425 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 | 1962 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 403 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1468 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |