1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 37 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Charade | Appia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
