1978 Fiat 133 vs. 1963 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1978 Fiat 133 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda Felicia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda Felicia (49 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 133. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda Felicia should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1978 Fiat 133. 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, 1963 Skoda Felicia (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Skoda Felicia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat 133 | 1963 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 133 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 842 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2400 mm |
