1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 1956 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Maserati 8CLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
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:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | 8CLT |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 800 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
