1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 160 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, 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, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont 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. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Appia | Belmont |
Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |