1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 325 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Bigua | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lancia |
| Model | Bigua | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2520 mm |
