1991 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1991 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 28 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 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 940 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, 1991 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 1991 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Buick Roadmaster | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Roadmaster | Appia |
Year Released | 1991 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5731 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 48 L |