1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1963 Lancia Appia and 1963 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. 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 Triumph Herald (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Lancia | Triumph |
| Model | Appia | Herald |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 29 L |
