1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (52 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1962 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 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 | 52 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
