1962 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Fiat Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1962 Fiat Cabriolet.
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 Fiat Cabriolet (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Fiat Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Fiat Cabriolet | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Cabriolet | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1220 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2690 mm |
