1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 81 kg more than 1958 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, 1964 Toyota Corona (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corona |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |