1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1973 Monteverdi 2000
To start off, 1973 Monteverdi 2000 is newer by 11 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Monteverdi 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Monteverdi 2000 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Monteverdi 2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Monteverdi 2000 weights approximately 340 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1973 Monteverdi 2000 | |
Make | Lancia | Monteverdi |
Model | Appia | 2000 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 82 L |