1981 Honda Ballade vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1981 Honda Ballade is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Ballade (67 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 Honda Ballade.
Because 1961 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 1961 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Honda Ballade, 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, 1981 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Ballade | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Ballade | Appia |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2520 mm |
