1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 31 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1240 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 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |