2002 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 39 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 850 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.
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, 2002 Chevrolet Blazer (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Blazer | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Blazer | Appia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
