1963 AC Greyhound vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 AC Greyhound is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 AC Greyhound is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Greyhound (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Greyhound should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Greyhound weights approximately 155 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Greyhound (179 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1963 AC Greyhound will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Greyhound | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Greyhound | Appia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1015 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
