1961 Fiat 600 vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1961 Fiat 600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Skoda 1200 (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 600. (23 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1961 Fiat 600. 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, 1952 Skoda 1200 (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 600. (45 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1952 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 600 | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 600 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 45 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
