1999 Buick Century vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Buick Century is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Century weights approximately 715 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Century, 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, 1999 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 1999 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Buick Century | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Century | Appia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 37 L |