1988 Citroen AX vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1988 Citroen AX is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,124 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Citroen AX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Citroen AX (57 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Appia weights approximately 242 kg more than 1988 Citroen AX.
Because 1963 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Citroen AX (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Citroen AX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | AX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 42 L |
