1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 144 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Elise |
Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |