1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1959 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 132 | Appia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |