1982 Lada 1200 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Lada 1200 is newer by 21 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 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lada 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lada 1200 (61 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lada 1200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lada 1200 weights approximately 140 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lada 1200 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | 1200 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1196 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| 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 | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1250 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 |
