1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1991 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1991 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 365 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, 1991 Nissan Laurel (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1991 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |