1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 50 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 543 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, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 79 L |