1971 Austin 3 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 12 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 630 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.
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 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | 3 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2520 mm |