1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Morgan 4
To start off, 1977 Morgan 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Morgan 4.
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 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Morgan 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 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Morgan |
| Model | Appia | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
