1988 Honda Shuttle vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1988 Honda Shuttle is newer by 29 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Shuttle (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Shuttle should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 80 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle, 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, 1988 Honda Shuttle (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Shuttle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Honda Shuttle | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Shuttle | Appia |
Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |