2005 Honda Jazz vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Honda Jazz is newer by 45 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 1,246 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Jazz (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Jazz weights approximately 148 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, 2005 Honda Jazz, 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 Jazz (151 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Jazz | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Jazz | Appia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1246 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 77 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |
