2001 AC Aceca vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 AC Aceca is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1962 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, 2001 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Aceca | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Aceca | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |
