1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Fiat Seicento is newer by 42 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), 1999 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1999 Fiat Seicento, 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, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
