2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Palio (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 160 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, 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 Palio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |