1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 20 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 753 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, 1981 Pontiac Firebird (324 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1981 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1981 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Appia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |