1970 Fiat Dino vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Fiat Dino is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,416 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Fiat Dino weights approximately 536 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. 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, 1970 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat Dino | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Dino | Appia |
Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2416 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |