1996 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1996 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin Virage | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | Virage | Appia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
