1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1963 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1963 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. Both 1959 Fiat 1200 and 1963 Skoda 1202 are equipped with a 1,221 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Fiat 1200 (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Fiat 1200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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, 1963 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1963 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1200 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |
