1972 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 850 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1963 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 850 should accelerate faster than 1963 Skoda 1202.
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, 1963 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 850 | 1963 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 850 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1221 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 | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2690 mm |