1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1958 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1958 Maserati 350S is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Lancia Appia weights approximately 43 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1958 Maserati 350S | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | 350S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2330 mm |
