1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Renault 14
To start off, 1976 Renault 14 is newer by 14 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 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 14 (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 14 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 35 kg more than 1976 Renault 14.
Because 1962 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 14, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Renault 14 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1976 Renault 14 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | 14 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |