1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 12 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Skoda 440 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 124 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
