1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 1995 Renault Sport Spider is newer by 40 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Sport Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Sport Spider weights approximately 108 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 | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Appia | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 144 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
