1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Appia | Exige |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
