2009 Honda Element vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 48 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 679 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.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Element | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 42 L |
