1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1957 Skoda 440
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Skoda 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Skoda 440. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1957 Skoda 440.
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, 1957 Skoda 440 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Skoda 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1957 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 850 | 440 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2410 mm |