1978 Citroen CX vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1978 Citroen CX is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Citroen CX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Citroen CX (74 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Citroen CX weights approximately 506 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 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 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen CX, 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, 1978 Citroen CX (149 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Citroen CX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen CX | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | CX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |
