1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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, 2008 Rover 75, 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 2008 Rover 75 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Appia | 75 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |