1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada
To start off, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is newer by 33 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 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada weights approximately 618 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada, 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, 1995 Mitsubishi Verada (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada 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. 1995 Mitsubishi Verada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1995 Mitsubishi Verada | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Appia | Verada |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
