1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1988 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1988 Toyota Camry is newer by 35 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Camry weights approximately 367 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Camry (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1988 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Camry |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
