1955 Fiat 1100 vs. 1964 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1964 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Skoda 1202 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 1100. (35 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Fiat 1100. 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, 1964 Skoda 1202 (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 1100. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 1100 | 1964 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1100 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1964 |
| 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 | 35 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 30 L |
