1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2007 Nissan Tiida is newer by 45 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Tiida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Tiida (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Tiida should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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, 2007 Nissan Tiida, 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, 2007 Nissan Tiida (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2007 Nissan Tiida | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Appia | Tiida |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
