1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 154 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Appia | Today |
Year Released | 1958 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |