1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 39 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1956 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:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | MR2 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |