1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 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 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Volvo 66 (56 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Volvo 66 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Volvo 66 (94 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1975 Volvo 66 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 66 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |