1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 43 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 528 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |
