2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Because 1964 Skoda Felicia 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 1964 Skoda Felicia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Palio | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 30 L |
