1955 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1955 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1955 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 201 kg more than 1955 Abarth 600. 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Abarth 600 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 588 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
