1965 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 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 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 380 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Spider | Appia |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 42 L |
