1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,166 cc, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (96 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1971 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
