1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1967 Abarth 1300 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,278 cc, 1967 Abarth 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Abarth 1300 (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Abarth | Skoda |
| Model | 1300 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 1221 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2690 mm |
