1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Seat 133
To start off, 1976 Seat 133 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Seat 133. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1976 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1976 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Appia | 1976 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | 133 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 843 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2030 mm |
