1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1973 Renault 12
To start off, 1973 Renault 12 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Renault 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Renault 12 (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Renault 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 12 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Renault 12, 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, 1973 Renault 12 (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Renault 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1973 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 143 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
