2009 Honda S2000 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda S2000 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 77 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |