1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1989 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 1989 Suzuki Alto is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Suzuki Alto (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Alto should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 183 kg more than 1989 Suzuki Alto.
Because 1953 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Suzuki Alto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Lancia Appia (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1989 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
| Model | Appia | Alto |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2180 mm |
