1983 Dodge Mirada vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1983 Dodge Mirada is newer by 23 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Dodge Mirada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Dodge Mirada (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Dodge Mirada should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Dodge Mirada weights approximately 895 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, 1983 Dodge Mirada (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Dodge Mirada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Dodge Mirada | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Mirada | Appia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5330 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
