1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 151 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.
Because 1958 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 1990 Toyota Corolla 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. 1990 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
