1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1995 TVR Cerbera is newer by 34 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 4,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 320 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, 1995 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1995 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Appia | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
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 | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |