1964 Honda S600 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1964 Honda S600 is newer by 6 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, 1964 Honda S600 (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Lancia Appia weights approximately 134 kg more than 1964 Honda S600.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Honda S600 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S600 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 606 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
