1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Because 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 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 | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 75 L |