1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 19 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 98 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Appia | Beta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 59 L |
