1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Maserati 3500
To start off, both 1959 Lancia Appia and 1959 Maserati 3500 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 3500 (223 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 400 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 Lancia Appia | 1959 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 223 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
