1960 Skoda Felicia vs. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 37 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (89 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 825 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Skoda Felicia | 1997 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | Felicia | Hi-Ace |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 74 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1960 mm |