1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
