1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
