1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 17 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 1,455 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit, 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, 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Appia | Rabbit |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |