1978 Lada 1200 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Lada 1200 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lada 1200 (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Lada 1200.
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, 1963 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lada 1200 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | 1200 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| 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 | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 42 L |
