1969 Fiat 130 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Fiat 130 is newer by 8 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 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 130 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 130 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. 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, 1969 Fiat 130 (218 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 130 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 130 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |
