1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 18 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 705 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.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 130 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2490 mm |