1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 300 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 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Appia | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
