1986 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 25 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 1,566 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 275 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, 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | 75 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1566 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| 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 | 1080 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |
