1970 Fiat 850 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Fiat 850 is newer by 8 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 215 kg more than 1970 Fiat 850. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 850 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Appia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2520 mm |