1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 660 kg more than 1960 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Aspen | Appia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
