1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1963 Peugeot 404 is newer by 2 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 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1961 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 404 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
