1974 Honda Z vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Honda Z is newer by 15 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 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 350 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. 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, 1974 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Honda Z | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Z | Appia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| 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 | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
