1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 28 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Presea weights approximately 90 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.
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, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1990 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Presea |
Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |