1970 Holden Torana vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Holden Torana is newer by 10 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (95 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Holden Torana weights approximately 145 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, 1970 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Holden Torana | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Torana | Appia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |