2005 Fiat Punto vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Fiat Punto is newer by 43 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Punto. (51 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Punto weights approximately 15 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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, 2005 Fiat Punto, 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, 2005 Fiat Punto (149 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Punto | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Punto | Appia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 87 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |