1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1960 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 18 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (108 HP) has 59 more horse power than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 780 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (280 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1960 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Caprice | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2400 mm |
