1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 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 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 357 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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 Caterham 1700 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Caterham 1700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Caterham | Lancia |
| Model | 1700 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
