1970 Chevrolet Comodoro vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is newer by 11 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro weights approximately 235 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro (278 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Comodoro | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Comodoro | Appia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
