2001 Honda Civic vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 340 kg more than 1960 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, 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, 2001 Honda Civic (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
