2001 Holden UTE vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 640 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 Holden UTE (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | UTE | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
