1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 37 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (107 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 195 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, 1996 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (155 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
