1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 605 kg more than 1956 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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Aspen | Appia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
