1993 Fiat Uno vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1993 Fiat Uno is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Fiat Uno (59 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Fiat Uno should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Fiat Uno.
Because 1957 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 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Fiat Uno (89 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Fiat Uno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat Uno | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Uno | Appia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
