1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 56 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2012 Toyota Venza 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. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Venza |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |