1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 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. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Appia | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5563 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2700 mm |