1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Abarth 1600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 1600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |
