1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 145 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia.
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. 1977 Toyota Carina has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Carina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |