1992 Citroen BX vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1992 Citroen BX is newer by 30 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 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen BX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen BX (71 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen BX should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Citroen BX.
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, 1992 Citroen BX, 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, 1992 Citroen BX (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen BX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen BX | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | BX | Appia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 42 L |
