1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1996 Porsche 993 is newer by 33 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (282 HP) has 235 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 993 weights approximately 520 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, 1996 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 993 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
