1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 105 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Scarabeo | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Scarabeo | Appia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 37 L |
