2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (189 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156, 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 (218 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 156 | Appia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |