1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1960 Skoda 1200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Skoda 1200 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Skoda 1200 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Appia | 1200 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |