1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1964 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 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 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Appia | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |