1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1957 Skoda 440 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Skoda 440 weights approximately 114 kg more than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Appia | 440 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |