1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 28 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 1,567 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 271 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 75 | Appia |
Year Released | 1989 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1567 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |