1968 Holden Belmont vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Holden Belmont is newer by 9 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 2,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Belmont weights approximately 250 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, 1968 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Belmont | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Belmont | Appia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2130 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |