1978 Nissan 260 ZX vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX weights approximately 270 kg more than 1964 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 Nissan 260 ZX (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan 260 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Nissan 260 ZX | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Nissan | Skoda |
Model | 260 ZX | Felicia |
Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2565 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |