1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Peugeot 305
To start off, 1978 Peugeot 305 is newer by 16 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 1,472 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Peugeot 305 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Peugeot 305 (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Peugeot 305 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305.
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, 1978 Peugeot 305, 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, 1978 Peugeot 305 (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Peugeot 305 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1978 Peugeot 305 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 305 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
