1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1251 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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | Appia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |