1998 Honda Legend vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 810 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 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 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend, 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 Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Legend | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Legend | Appia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
