1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2004 Toyota Corolla is newer by 42 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 240 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, 2004 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Appia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |