1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Because 1961 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 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lancia | Honda |
Model | Appia | Civic |
Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |