1961 Fiat 850 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 850 and 1961 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 492 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850.
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, 1961 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
