1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1978 Skoda L
To start off, 1978 Skoda L is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 600 (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 600 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 230 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 600 | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
