1987 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1987 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 25 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat Ritmo (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1987 Fiat Ritmo.
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, 1987 Fiat Ritmo, 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, 1987 Fiat Ritmo (87 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Ritmo | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ritmo | Appia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
