1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1977 Toyota Mark II is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 335 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1977 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
