1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1982 Talbot Horizon 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 1,904 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Talbot Horizon (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 215 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.
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 Talbot Horizon, 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 Talbot Horizon (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1982 Talbot Horizon | |
Make | Lancia | Talbot |
Model | Appia | Horizon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1904 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 44 L |