1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1962 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1962 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1962 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | Felicia |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 30 L |
