1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 24 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 2,838 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (135 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 557 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Appia | Firebird |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2838 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |