1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1975 Skoda 110 L is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 15 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 68 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
