1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 95 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 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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 Volkswagen Rabbit (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit 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. 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1982 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Appia | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |