1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Skoda L
To start off, 1990 Skoda L is newer by 32 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 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Skoda L weights approximately 21 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, 1990 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 1990 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | L |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| 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 | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
