1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1969 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Fiat 850.
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, 1959 Skoda 440 (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 850 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 850 | 440 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 47 L |