1961 Abarth 700 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 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,046 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 700 (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Skoda L. (44 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1978 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Skoda L weights approximately 255 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Skoda L (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1978 Skoda L | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 700 | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1046 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
