1977 Fiat 131 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1977 Fiat 131 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Fiat 131 (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Fiat 131 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1960 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, 1977 Fiat 131 (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Fiat 131 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 131 | Appia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 94 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |