2009 Honda Element vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 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 (164 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Because 1962 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 1962 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element, 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, 2009 Honda Element (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Element | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Element | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 37 L |
