1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1986 Peugeot 505 is newer by 24 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 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Peugeot 505 (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 430 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.
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, 1986 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1986 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 505 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |