1963 Fiat 500 vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1975 Skoda 110 L is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 320 kg more than 1963 Fiat 500. 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, 1975 Skoda 110 L (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat 500 | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 485 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |
