1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Appia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 42 L |