1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Renault Clio
To start off, 2010 Renault Clio is newer by 54 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Renault Clio weights approximately 950 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, 2010 Renault Clio, 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, 2010 Renault Clio (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 2010 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Clio |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
