1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2011 Opel Corsa 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Corsa (87 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 280 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 Opel Corsa, 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 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Appia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 46 L |
