1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 6 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (110 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 10 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 124 | Appia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |