1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 40 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 15 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, 1999 Toyota Yaris, 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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Yaris |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2380 mm |