1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 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), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 115 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Elise |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 785 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 Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |