2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda S2000 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Appia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 42 L |