1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 51 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 472 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Appia | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |
