1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1960 Skoda Felicia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
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, 1959 Abarth 850 (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |
