1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Fifties is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Fifties (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Fifties should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties.
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, 1996 Renault Fifties (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Fifties will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
