1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, 1977 Renault 20 is newer by 21 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Renault 20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Renault 20 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 400 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.
Because 1956 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, 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, 1977 Renault 20 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Renault 20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1977 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | 20 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
