2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1961 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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda S2000 | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | S2000 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |
