1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Subaru Justy
To start off, 1994 Subaru Justy is newer by 35 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Justy (49 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 Subaru Justy.
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, 1994 Subaru Justy, 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, both vehicles can yield 77 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1994 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Appia | Justy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
