1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1600 and 1959 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 kg more than 1959 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 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
