2004 Fiat Punto vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 2004 Fiat Punto is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Punto (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Because 1956 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 1956 Skoda 1200. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Punto, 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, 2004 Fiat Punto (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Punto | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
