1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1960 Abarth 750 is newer by 1 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 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 750 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 750 | Appia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |