2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1962 Lancia Appia

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 43 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2005 Holden Caprice has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Holden Caprice 1962 Lancia Appia
Make Holden Lancia
Model Caprice Appia
Year Released 2005 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 1089 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 446 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats