1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 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, 1956 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
