1960 Abarth 750 vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Skoda 1202 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Skoda 1202 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1960 Abarth 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 750 | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 750 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| 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 | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
