1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1971 Peugeot 504 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 340 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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 504 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 81 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |