1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 515 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 911 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |