1979 Innocenti Mini vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1979 Innocenti Mini is newer by 21 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Innocenti Mini (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Innocenti Mini should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 144 kg more than 1979 Innocenti Mini.
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, 1979 Innocenti Mini, 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Innocenti Mini | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
Model | Mini | Appia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 48 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2520 mm |