2004 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tracker weights approximately 418 kg more than 1959 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Tracker | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Tracker | Appia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
