2001 Fiat Doblo vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Fiat Doblo is newer by 42 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Doblo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Doblo (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Doblo should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Fiat Doblo, 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, 2001 Fiat Doblo (271 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2001 Fiat Doblo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Doblo | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Doblo | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
