1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1992 Toyota Camry is newer by 36 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Camry (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Camry weights approximately 220 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.
Because 1956 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Camry (137 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1992 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1992 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Camry |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |