1992 Fiat Cinquecento vs. 1974 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 995 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Skoda 110 L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Skoda 110 L (43 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Skoda 110 L should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 95 kg more than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Skoda 110 L is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Skoda 110 L. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Fiat Cinquecento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Skoda 110 L (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Skoda 110 L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Cinquecento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Cinquecento | 1974 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Cinquecento | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 897 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
