1958 Fiat 500 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Skoda L (44 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Fiat 500 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | L |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 38 L |
