1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 860 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
