1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Accent is newer by 44 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 1,341 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 160 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, 2007 Hyundai Accent, 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, 2007 Hyundai Accent (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2007 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 2007 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Lancia | Hyundai |
Model | Appia | Accent |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |