1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 14 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 1,406 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 166 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, 1975 Toyota Corolla (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |