1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 23 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 190 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corona |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |