1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 25 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (73 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 55 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.
Because 1963 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Appia | Vectra |
Year Released | 1963 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |