1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1968 Skoda Octavia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (52 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1968 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Appia | Octavia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
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 | 52 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |