1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 51 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Outback (171 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Outback weights approximately 658 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 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Subaru Outback (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2013 Subaru Outback 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. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1962 Lancia Appia | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Appia | Outback |
Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1608 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |