1993 Alpine A 610 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 Alpine A 610 is newer by 30 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Alpine A 610 (247 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Alpine A 610 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 514 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, 1993 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpine A 610 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alpine | Lancia |
Model | A 610 | Appia |
Year Released | 1993 | 1963 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |