1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 33 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Carina |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1220 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 |