1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1980 Toyota Celica is newer by 22 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 2,563 cc, 1980 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Celica weights approximately 318 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1980 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Celica |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
