1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 780 kg more than 1954 Lancia Appia.
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:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Appia | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2810 mm |