1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Monteverdi Hai 650
To start off, 1992 Monteverdi Hai 650 is newer by 33 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 3,489 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Monteverdi Hai 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Monteverdi Hai 650 weights approximately 28 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 Lancia Appia | 1992 Monteverdi Hai 650 | |
| Make | Lancia | Monteverdi |
| Model | Appia | Hai 650 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 641 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
