1980 Fiat Panda vs. 1962 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1980 Fiat Panda is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Fiat Panda (48 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Fiat Panda.

Because 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Fiat Panda, 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, 1980 Fiat Panda (147 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1980 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.

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