1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1975 Opel Ascona is newer by 14 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 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Opel Ascona weights approximately 165 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, 1975 Opel Ascona (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
