1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1994 Toyota Crown 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Crown weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1994 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
