2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 48 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), 2005 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 130 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Seicento (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2520 mm |
