1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Impala (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1045 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 Chevrolet Impala (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1996 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Impala | Appia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 42 L |
