1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 265 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Consorte | Appia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1164 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 42 L |
