1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Seat 124
To start off, 1976 Seat 124 is newer by 20 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Seat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Seat 124 (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Seat 124 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Seat 124 weights approximately 70 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Seat 124 (90 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Seat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1976 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | 124 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |
