1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | Tipo 61 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |
