1982 Fiat 126 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Fiat 126 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat 126 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 126 | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 42 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |