2005 Honda FR-V vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V is newer by 49 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 658 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, 2005 Honda FR-V, 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | FR-V | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| 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 | 148 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
