1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1998 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 1998 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 511 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 1998 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota RAV4 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, 1998 Toyota RAV4 (172 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1998 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
