2008 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 155 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.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Appia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |