1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1962 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 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | Virage | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 37 L |
