1973 Honda Z vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1973 Honda Z is newer by 11 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 390 kg more than 1973 Honda Z. 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, 1973 Honda Z, 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda Z | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Z | Appia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 356 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |