1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Aygo is newer by 46 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Aygo (53 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2005 Toyota Aygo, 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, 2005 Toyota Aygo (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Aygo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
