1968 Fiat 600 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Lancia Appia (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 600 weights approximately 17 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia.
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, 1953 Lancia Appia (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1953 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 600 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
