1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 55 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 844 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tundra (545 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Tundra |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 545 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3710 mm |