1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1981 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1981 Holden Commodore is newer by 18 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Holden Commodore 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, 1981 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1981 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1981 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Appia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
