1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Mazda Spiano
To start off, 2005 Mazda Spiano is newer by 46 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Spiano (52 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Spiano should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
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, 2005 Mazda Spiano, 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Spiano. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Spiano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2005 Mazda Spiano | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | Spiano |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
