1962 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Fiat 2300 is newer by 1 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat 2300 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 521 kg more than 1961 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, 1962 Fiat 2300 (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat 2300 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 2300 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 42 L |
