1952 Fiat 8V vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Fiat 8V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Fiat 8V would be higher. At 1,901 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 8V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Fiat 8V (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Fiat 8V should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 8V weights approximately 125 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, 1952 Fiat 8V (145 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 8V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Fiat 8V | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 8V | Appia |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 37 L |
