1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel is newer by 21 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Tercel (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 25 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Because 1961 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 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1982 Toyota Tercel (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 1982 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Tercel |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |