1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 16 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 36 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Honda Accord, 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1978 Honda Accord 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. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Appia | Accord |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |
