1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Mazda 121
To start off, 1977 Mazda 121 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 121 (86 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 121 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 121 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1977 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | 121 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 86 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |