1980 Holden Statesman vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1980 Holden Statesman is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Statesman (169 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Statesman weights approximately 917 kg more than 1961 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 Statesman (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1980 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Holden Statesman | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Statesman | Appia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5042 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
