1961 Fiat 1100 vs. 1968 Skoda 1000 MB
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 1100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB (47 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1100. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1100 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1968 Skoda 1000 MB.
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, 1968 Skoda 1000 MB (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Skoda 1000 MB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1100 | 1968 Skoda 1000 MB | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 1100 | 1000 MB |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 38 L |
