1974 Fiat 130 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Fiat 130 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 130 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Fiat 130 (256 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 130 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 130 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
