1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 625 kg more than 1959 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |