1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 145 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850.
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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 850 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |
