1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 34 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 271 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
