1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 7 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1968 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 186 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1968 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Appia | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |
