1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 166 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 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, 1992 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |