1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1946 Lancia Ardea 3
To start off, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Fiat Mirafiori should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 396 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Mirafiori | Ardea 3 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 903 cc |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 6.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 29 L |