1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 31 kg more than 1961 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, 1971 Toyota Corolla (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |