1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2010 Seat Exeo is newer by 51 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Seat Exeo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Seat Exeo weights approximately 540 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Seat Exeo, 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, 2010 Seat Exeo (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2010 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | Exeo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2642 mm |
