1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1955 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:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 1600 | Appia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |