1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 48 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1660 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 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
