1998 Fiat Duna vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Fiat Duna is newer by 36 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Duna (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Duna should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 15 kg more than 1998 Fiat Duna.
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, 1998 Fiat Duna, 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, 1998 Fiat Duna (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Duna | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Duna | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
