1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corolla is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 88 kg more than 1955 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:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1978 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2380 mm |