1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1950 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1950 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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, 1950 Peugeot 203 (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Peugeot 203 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1950 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
