1971 Holden Torana vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 9 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 2,834 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (116 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 140 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, 1971 Holden Torana (228 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Torana | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Torana | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2834 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |