1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 48 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 525 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, 2009 Toyota Prius, 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, 1961 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius 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. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Prius |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |