1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Plymouth Neon is newer by 32 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 159 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1995 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1995 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Appia | Neon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |
