1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1967 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1967 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Appia (47 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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 Octavia (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1967 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Appia | Octavia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
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 | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 30 L |