1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is newer by 36 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 1,358 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (51 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D weights approximately 10 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, 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D (89 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1992 Rover 100 1.4 D | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Appia | 100 1.4 D |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1358 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
