1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Fiat Uno is newer by 29 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 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Fiat Uno (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1989 Fiat Uno.
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, 1989 Fiat Uno, 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, 1989 Fiat Uno (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Uno | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
