1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 32 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Commodore weights approximately 475 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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1994 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Appia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |