1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 46 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 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 180 L |
