1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper is newer by 48 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mini Cooper (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mini Cooper weights approximately 275 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, 2011 Mini Cooper, 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, 2011 Mini Cooper (154 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Appia | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3724 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
