1964 Jensen CV-8 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1964 Jensen CV-8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Jensen CV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (330 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jensen CV-8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jensen CV-8 weights approximately 694 kg more than 1959 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, 1964 Jensen CV-8 (576 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Jensen CV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1964 Jensen CV-8 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jensen CV-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Jensen CV-8 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Jensen | Lancia |
Model | CV-8 | Appia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 576 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1594 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |