1963 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz 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 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1320 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.
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, 1963 Cadillac Biarritz (583 Nm) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Biarritz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac Biarritz | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | Biarritz | Appia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
