2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1156 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ducato | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
