1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Maserati 4CLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Appia | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |