1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 1977 Chrysler Avenger is newer by 14 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chrysler Avenger (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Avenger.
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, 1977 Chrysler Avenger (124 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1977 Chrysler Avenger 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. 1977 Chrysler Avenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1977 Chrysler Avenger | |
Make | Lancia | Chrysler |
Model | Appia | Avenger |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |