1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul is newer by 49 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Soul (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Soul weights approximately 379 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Kia Soul, 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, 2011 Kia Soul (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2011 Kia Soul has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2011 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Lancia | Kia |
| Model | Appia | Soul |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 48 L |
