2003 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 is newer by 40 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 2,492 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 137 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 460 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, 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo 156 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 156 | Appia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 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 | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |