1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 5 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 1,777 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (67 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 315 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, 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1967 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |