1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2001 Toyota Supra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP) has 423 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 781 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.

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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota Supra (88 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2001 Toyota Supra has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Lancia Appia 2001 Toyota Supra
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Appia Supra
Year Released 1959 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1090 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 47 HP 470 HP
Torque 77 Nm 88 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 900 kg 1681 kg
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2730 mm


 

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