2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 43 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Siena (100 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 883 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, 2006 Fiat Siena, 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, 1963 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Siena | Appia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 48 L |