1977 Fiat 127 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 127 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1977 Fiat 127. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1977 Fiat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1977 Fiat 127. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 127 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 127 | Appia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |