1987 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (109 HP) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 160 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, 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 75 | Appia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 149 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |