1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Fiat 130 is newer by 9 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1962 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Fiat 130 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 130 | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |