1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. Both 1962 Lancia Appia and 1959 Skoda 440 are equipped with a 1,089 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | 440 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 47 L |
