1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Opel Ascona is newer by 17 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Opel Ascona (57 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Opel Ascona weights approximately 110 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, 1980 Opel Ascona (110 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1980 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Ascona |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |