1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Peugeot 607
To start off, 1999 Peugeot 607 is newer by 37 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Peugeot 607 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Peugeot 607, 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, 1999 Peugeot 607 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1999 Peugeot 607 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. 1999 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1999 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 607 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |