1975 Lada 1200 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1975 Lada 1200 is newer by 17 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 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lada 1200 weights approximately 81 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, 1975 Lada 1200 (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lada 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Lada 1200 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Lada | Lancia |
Model | 1200 | Appia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 61 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |