1973 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 14 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (386 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1973 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Appia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 386 Nm | 77 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |