2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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, 2007 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda S2000 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
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 | 237 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |