1987 Lada 2107 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 Lada 2107 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,450 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lada 2107 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lada 2107 (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lada 2107 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lada 2107 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1958 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 Lada 2107 (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Lada 2107 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lada 2107 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Lada | Lancia |
Model | 2107 | Appia |
Year Released | 1987 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1450 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |