1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Mazda 323
To start off, 1979 Mazda 323 is newer by 18 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 1,415 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 323 weights approximately 70 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. 1979 Mazda 323 has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1979 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | 323 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
