1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1966 Trabant P 601 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1962 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Lancia | Trabant |
| Model | Appia | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 24 L |
