1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 40 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 845 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.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, 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 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Venture | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
