1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Volvo 140
To start off, 1971 Volvo 140 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 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 140 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 140 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 140 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 140 weights approximately 455 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 Volvo 140 (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo 140 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Volvo 140 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 140 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |