1964 Abarth OT vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1964 Abarth OT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Abarth OT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Abarth OT (154 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Abarth OT should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1964 Abarth OT.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Abarth OT | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | OT | Appia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2520 mm |