1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2006 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 47 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (166 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 405 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 2006 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2006 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | RAV4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |