1969 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 10 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP) has 298 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 502 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, 1969 Chevrolet Corvette (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |