2000 GAZ 3111 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2000 GAZ 3111 is newer by 41 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 640 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, 2000 GAZ 3111 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GAZ 3111 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | GAZ | Lancia |
| Model | 3111 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2520 mm |
