1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 132 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1973 Fiat 132 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Fiat | Skoda |
Model | 132 | Felicia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 144 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |