1987 Citroen AX vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 118 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX, 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, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | AX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
