1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Volvo 66
To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 66 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volvo 66 weights approximately 15 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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1979 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 66 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1108 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |