1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 1,288 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Peugeot 203 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Peugeot 203. (45 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1954 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Peugeot 203 weights approximately 220 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, both vehicles can yield 77 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1954 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Appia | 203 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
