1983 Fiat Vivace vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1983 Fiat Vivace is newer by 21 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1983 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1983 Fiat Vivace, 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, 1983 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Vivace | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Vivace | Appia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
