1954 Fiat 1100 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1100 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 3 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1954 Fiat 1100. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Fiat 1100 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1100 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
