1972 Fiat 130 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1972 Fiat 130 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 130 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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, 1972 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 130 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 130 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
