1966 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alpine A 110 (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 284 kg more than 1966 Alpine A 110.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 110 | Appia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2520 mm |