1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 505 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |
