1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Chevrolet Spark
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 53 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, 2011 Chevrolet Spark (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Spark should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 69 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Spark.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Spark, 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, 2011 Chevrolet Spark (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Spark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 2011 Chevrolet Spark | |
| Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
| Model | Appia | Spark |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 65 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
