1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1998 Lotus 340 R
To start off, 1998 Lotus 340 R is newer by 36 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus 340 R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus 340 R (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus 340 R should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1998 Lotus 340 R.
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, 1998 Lotus 340 R (198 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus 340 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1998 Lotus 340 R | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | 340 R |
Year Released | 1962 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 198 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |