1961 Abarth 1600 vs. 1965 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1965 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 1600 (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1961 Abarth 1600.
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, 1961 Abarth 1600 (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 1600 | 1965 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 1600 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |
