1991 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 450 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 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Camaro | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Camaro | Appia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
