1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Toyota Corolla is newer by 36 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 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 126 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, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1332 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |