1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1960 Skoda Felicia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Skoda Felicia (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 26 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
