1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 28 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), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 195 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.
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, 1989 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 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 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1961 | 1989 |
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 | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |