1958 Fiat 1100 vs. 1962 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 1100 would be higher. Both 1958 Fiat 1100 and 1962 Skoda Octavia are equipped with a 1,089 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Fiat 1100 (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Octavia. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Fiat 1100 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1958 Fiat 1100.
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, both vehicles can yield 73 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 1100 | 1962 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1100 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
