1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1962 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, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Appia | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |
