1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 1978 Renault 18 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 18 (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 95 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.
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 Renault 18, 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 Renault 18 (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | 18 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
