1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1957 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1957 Peugeot 203 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Peugeot 203 (44 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Peugeot 203 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Peugeot 203. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1957 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Appia | 203 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 78 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |