1968 Holden Monaro vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Holden Monaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,024 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Holden Monaro (181 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Holden Monaro weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 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 Monaro (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Holden Monaro | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Monaro | Appia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5024 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |