1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 48 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 1,307 cc, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1307 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 64 L |
