1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 700 and 1961 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 219 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
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 Lancia Appia (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 700 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 700 | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |