2009 Honda Fit vs. 1964 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 45 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (49 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 571 kg more than 1964 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda Felicia. (74 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1964 Skoda Felicia | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Fit | Felicia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
