1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Toyota Century
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 985 kg more than 1954 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. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1978 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 167 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |