1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Citroen C4
To start off, 2011 Citroen C4 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C4 (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C4 weights approximately 375 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 C4, 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 C4 (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Citroen C4 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 C4 | |
Make | Lancia | Citroen |
Model | Appia | C4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |