1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Holden Statesman
To start off, 1971 Holden Statesman is newer by 10 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 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Statesman (238 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Statesman weights approximately 625 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, 1971 Holden Statesman (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1971 Holden Statesman 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. 1971 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Appia | Statesman |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
