1988 Fiat 126 vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Skoda 1202 (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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, 1973 Skoda 1202 (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat 126 | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | 126 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 703 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
