1950 Fiat 500 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1950 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Fiat 500 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 500 | Appia |
Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 569 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 16 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |