1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1996 Renault Twingo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,239 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Twingo (53 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1996 Renault Twingo.
Because 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Renault Twingo, 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, 1996 Renault Twingo (91 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Twingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1996 Renault Twingo | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Appia | Twingo |
Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 40 L |