1971 Alpine A 110 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,563 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Alpine A 110 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 110.
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, 1971 Alpine A 110 (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 110 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 110 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1563 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 635 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |