2001 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 38 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Impala (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 628 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.
Because 1963 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Impala (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2001 Chevrolet Impala 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. 2001 Chevrolet Impala will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Impala | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 42 L |