1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1962 Skoda Felicia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 355 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1962 Skoda Felicia (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 750 | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 750 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 747 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 30 L |