1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Seat 600
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Appia (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1959 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 214 kg more than 1959 Seat 600. 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 Lancia Appia (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1959 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Appia | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
