1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 46 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 1,229 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Corsa (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 325 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, 2007 Opel Corsa, 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, 2007 Opel Corsa (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2007 Opel Corsa 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. 2007 Opel Corsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
