1980 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 20 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 656 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Chevrolet Malibu | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Malibu | Appia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
