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 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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 (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |