1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Renault Express
To start off, 1992 Renault Express is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Renault Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Renault Express (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Renault Express should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 44 kg more than 1992 Renault Express.
Because 1958 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Renault Express, 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, 1992 Renault Express (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Renault Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1992 Renault Express | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Express |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
