2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 44 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 120 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, 2007 Fiat Palio II, 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, 2007 Fiat Palio II (136 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | Palio II | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 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 | 1070 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |