1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 TVR Chimaera is newer by 35 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 220 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, 1996 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Appia | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.1 mm |
| 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 | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 57 L |
