1998 Honda Accord vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 39 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 455 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, 1998 Honda Accord, 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, 1998 Honda Accord (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
