1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1956 Talbot Sport
To start off, both 1956 Lancia Appia and 1956 Talbot Sport were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Talbot Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Talbot Sport weights approximately 180 kg more than 1956 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:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1956 Talbot Sport | |
| Make | Lancia | Talbot |
| Model | Appia | Sport |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
