1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2010 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 50 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen Berlingo (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 458 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.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen Berlingo, 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 Citroen Berlingo (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 2010 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Lancia | Citroen |
| Model | Appia | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
