1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Singer Hunter
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Singer Hunter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Singer Hunter would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Singer Hunter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Singer Hunter. (47 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Singer Hunter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Singer Hunter weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 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 Lancia Appia | 1954 Singer Hunter | |
Make | Lancia | Singer |
Model | Appia | Hunter |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2180 mm |