1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Abarth 2400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,321 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1956 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 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 2400 | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2321 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |