1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 39 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 296 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, 1997 Toyota Carina, 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Carina |
Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |