1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa is newer by 21 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (54 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 65 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1961 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Opel Corsa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Opel Corsa (90 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Corsa |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |