1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont is newer by 12 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 2,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 360 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, 1969 Holden Belmont (163 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Holden Belmont | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Belmont | Appia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2129 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
