2009 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 49 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze (110 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 2009 Chevrolet Cruze (142 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Cruze will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Cruze | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Cruze | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
