1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Fiat 125.
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, 1967 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 125 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 125 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 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 | 960 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2690 mm |
