1964 DKW F 11 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1964 DKW F 11 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1964 DKW F 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 134 kg more than 1964 DKW F 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 DKW F 11, 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 DKW F 11. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 DKW F 11 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | DKW | Lancia |
| Model | F 11 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
