1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 9 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 3,527 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 760 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. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1970 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Appia | P5B |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2820 mm |
