1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1963 Bristol 408 and 1963 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 765 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 408 | Appia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |