1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Appia (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 205 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, 1967 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Appia | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 30 L |
