1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 445 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
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.
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1963 Lancia Appia | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lancia | Maserati |
Model | Appia | Mistral |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |