1989 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,957 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 310 kg more than 1963 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 SZ (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | SZ | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
