1982 Citroen Visa vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Citroen Visa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Citroen Visa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Citroen Visa (80 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1982 Citroen Visa.
Because 1956 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Citroen Visa, 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, 1982 Citroen Visa (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Citroen Visa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Citroen Visa | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |