1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Seat 131 (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Seat 131 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Seat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 1978 Seat 131 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | 131 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
