1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Abarth 2400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1961 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 2400 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2520 mm |
