1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Alfa 6 | Appia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |