2001 Honda Fit vs. 1960 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
Because 1960 Skoda 1200 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 1960 Skoda 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, 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, 2001 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1960 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Fit | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
