1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,475 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1500 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1994 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 202 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
