1969 Holden Belmont vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Holden Belmont 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 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Belmont (129 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Holden Belmont weights approximately 325 kg more than 1962 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 (247 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Holden Belmont | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Belmont | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 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 |