1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124.
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, 1968 Fiat 124 (88 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 124 | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 124 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 88 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 30 L |