1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1984 Seat Ibiza is newer by 28 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Seat Ibiza (44 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 34 kg more than 1984 Seat Ibiza.
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, 1984 Seat Ibiza, 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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Seat Ibiza. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1984 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 826 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
