1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1962 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1962 Skoda 1202 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1962 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1957 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, both vehicles can yield 87 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1962 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
