1970 Fiat 500 vs. 1989 Skoda L
To start off, 1989 Skoda L is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Skoda L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Skoda L (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Skoda L weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 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, 1989 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 500 | 1989 Skoda L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | L |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2410 mm |
