1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1999 Subaru Legacy is newer by 38 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Legacy (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 705 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 1999 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Subaru Legacy (219 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1999 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Appia | Legacy |
Year Released | 1961 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |