1976 Fiat 130 vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1976 Fiat 130 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 130 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1956 Skoda 1200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 130 | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 130 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| 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 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2690 mm |
