1971 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 735 kg more than 1961 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 Lamborghini Jarama (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Lamborghini Jarama will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lamborghini Jarama | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
Model | Jarama | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |