1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2003 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2003 Seat Arosa is newer by 45 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 4 kg more than 2003 Seat Arosa.
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, 2003 Seat Arosa, 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, 2003 Seat Arosa (86 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2003 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Appia | Arosa |
Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2330 mm |