1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1961 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Skoda Felicia (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1961 Skoda Felicia (86 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1961 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Abarth | Skoda |
Model | 595 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 38 L |