1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz is newer by 47 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Vitz weights approximately 166 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, 2005 Toyota Vitz, 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, 2005 Toyota Vitz (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Vitz |
Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |