1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2008 Toyota Prius 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Prius 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, 2008 Toyota Prius, 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, 2008 Toyota Prius (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2008 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Appia | Prius |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
