1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Corolla (99 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
