1974 Fiat 127 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Fiat 127 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 127 (44 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1974 Fiat 127.
Because 1956 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 127, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 127 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 127 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 902 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
