1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 120 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Spider | Appia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 77 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |