1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 13 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1020 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Appia | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |