1984 Citroen BX vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1984 Citroen BX is newer by 26 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Citroen BX (61 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Citroen BX weights approximately 26 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Citroen BX, 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, 1984 Citroen BX (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen BX | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 61 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 109 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
