1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 6 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 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 121 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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 | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 904 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |
