2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 41 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 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 550 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | 8C Competizione | Appia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 42 L |
