1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1996 Opel Corsa is newer by 34 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1996 Opel Corsa, 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, 1996 Opel Corsa (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1996 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Corsa |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |