1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 20 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 580 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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. 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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. 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Appia | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
