1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Exige |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 36 L |