1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 7 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (85 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 55 kg more than 1969 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 1969 Mitsubishi Galant (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1969 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Appia | Galant |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 85 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
