1971 Ginetta G21 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Ginetta G21 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ginetta G21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ginetta G21 (85 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ginetta G21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 123 kg more than 1971 Ginetta G21.
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 Ginetta G21 (123 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ginetta G21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ginetta G21 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Ginetta | Lancia |
Model | G21 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 737 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2520 mm |