1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1967 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, 1961 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 38 L |
