1972 Alpine A 310 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Alpine A 310 is newer by 13 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 1,605 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alpine A 310 (124 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1972 Alpine A 310.
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, 1972 Alpine A 310 (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alpine A 310 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 310 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2520 mm |
