1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 55 kg more than 1962 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 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Vega | Appia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |