1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1975 Mazda 1000 is newer by 13 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, 1975 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Mazda 1000.
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, both vehicles can yield 77 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1975 Mazda 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
