1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 125 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, 1994 Rover 200, 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1994 Rover 200 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Appia | 200 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |