2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Lancia Appia

To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 640 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.

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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (476 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Chevrolet Corvette 1963 Lancia Appia
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Corvette Appia
Year Released 2000 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 1090 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 47 HP
Torque 476 Nm 77 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 900 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2520 mm


 

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