1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Fiat 1100 is newer by 2 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, both vehicles can yield 43 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 1100 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 1100 | Appia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2520 mm |