1993 Alfa Romeo 33 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Alfa Romeo 33 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alfa Romeo 33 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 33 | Appia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |