1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 678 kg more than 1955 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:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Appia | 5000 GT |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |