1959 Abarth 750 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 Abarth 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 750 (43 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 750 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1959 Abarth 750.
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, 1953 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 750. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 750 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 750 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
