1963 Abarth 750 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Abarth 750 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1963 Abarth 750. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 365 kg more than 1963 Abarth 750. 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 750 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 750 | Appia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |