1981 Fiat 127 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Fiat 127 is newer by 23 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, 1981 Fiat 127 (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 34 kg more than 1981 Fiat 127.
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, 1981 Fiat 127, 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, both vehicles can yield 77 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat 127 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 127 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1049 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
