1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1962 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1962 Skoda 1202 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1962 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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, 1962 Skoda 1202 (87 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1962 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | Coupe | 1202 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 783 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 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 | 570 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |