1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 146 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 427 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 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 1957 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic, 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, 2010 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Appia | Civic |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11:01 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1445 mm |