1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 283 kg more than 1966 Porsche 906.
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 | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 906 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
