1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Seat 1500
To start off, 1971 Seat 1500 is newer by 16 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 1,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Seat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Seat 1500 weights approximately 338 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 | 1971 Seat 1500 | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Appia | 1500 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |