1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette 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 1,256 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Vauxhall Chevette (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Appia | Chevette |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |