1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Volvo 240
To start off, 1978 Volvo 240 is newer by 15 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volvo 240 (104 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volvo 240 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Volvo 240 (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Volvo 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1978 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Appia | 240 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |