1966 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1973 Skoda 110 L is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 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, 1973 Skoda 110 L (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat 500 | 1973 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 540 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 31 L |
