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. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. 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.
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 | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |