1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1971 Triumph TR6 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 296 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 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Appia | TR6 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |