1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1990 Fiat Uno is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (79 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Uno | Appia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 755 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
