1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,112 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 392 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 504 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2112 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
