1987 Citroen AX vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 Citroen AX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Citroen AX. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 178 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 1960 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 1960 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, 1960 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (73 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 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 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | AX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 722 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
