1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 45 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 1,423 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 93 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
Because 1963 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Citi, 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, 2008 Volkswagen Citi (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Appia | Citi |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 49 L |