1999 Jensen SV-8 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Jensen SV-8 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jensen SV-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jensen SV-8 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jensen SV-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jensen SV-8 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 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 Jensen SV-8 (439 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Jensen SV-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jensen SV-8 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jensen | Lancia |
| Model | SV-8 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 321 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
