1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1960 Toyota Crown is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Lancia Appia | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Crown |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2540 mm |