1971 Honda 1300 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Honda 1300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,296 cc, 1971 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Honda 1300 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300, 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, 1971 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda 1300 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | 1300 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1089 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2520 mm |
