1968 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1280 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1968 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac DeVille | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | DeVille | Appia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 42 L |
