1957 Abarth 600 vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Skoda 1202 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1957 Abarth 600. 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, 1972 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Abarth 600 | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 600 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1219 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |