1960 Skoda Felicia vs. 1984 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1984 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Skoda Felicia (49 HP) has 11 more horse power than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1984 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Skoda Felicia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Skoda Felicia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 74 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1960 Skoda Felicia | 1984 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
Model | Felicia | Polo |
Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 59 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |