1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1972 Opel Ascona is newer by 10 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Ascona (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 40 kg more than 1972 Opel Ascona.
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, 1972 Opel Ascona (90 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1972 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Ascona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 90 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |