1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Peugeot 106
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 106 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,292 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 106 (100 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Peugeot 106.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 106, 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, 1995 Peugeot 106 (109 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1995 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 106 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
