1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-4 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 2,616 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 210 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 RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-4 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 RX-4 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |