1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 34 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 368 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 | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Appia | 430 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |