1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (162 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
