1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Fiat Siena

To start off, 1996 Fiat Siena is newer by 39 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 1,910 cc, 1996 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Siena (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Siena weights approximately 440 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, 1996 Fiat Siena, 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, 1996 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.

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