1980 Holden Commodore vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 22 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 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 296 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Commodore | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Commodore | Appia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1890 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
