1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Citroen C1
To start off, 2011 Citroen C1 is newer by 51 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C1 (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C1 weights approximately 60 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, 2011 Citroen C1, 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, 2011 Citroen C1 (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 2011 Citroen C1 | |
| Make | Lancia | Citroen |
| Model | Appia | C1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 35 L |
