1969 Fiat 850 vs. 1971 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1971 Skoda 110 L is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 75 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, 1971 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 850. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 850 | 1971 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 850 | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 31 L |
