1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1988 Mazda 323

To start off, 1988 Mazda 323 is newer by 26 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Mazda 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mazda 323 (66 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1988 Mazda 323.

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, 1988 Mazda 323, 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, 1988 Mazda 323 (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Mazda 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.

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