FSO 125 (1968 – 1978) vs Škoda 100 series (1969 – 1977): specs compared
The FSO 125 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 81 hp against 73 hp. The Škoda 100 series is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 14.6 s against 16.5 s. The FSO 125 has the higher top speed: 150 km/h against 145 km/h. The Škoda 100 series uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 971 kg. At 4,234 mm, the FSO 125 is 81 mm longer than the Škoda 100 series.
| Specification |
FSO
125
1968 – 1978
|
Škoda
100 series
1969 – 1977
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Poland | Czech Republic |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1978 | 1969 – 1977 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 71 – 81 hp | 42 – 73 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 121 Nm | 73 – 91 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 16.5 – 20.7 s | 14.6 – 24.0 s |
| Top speed | 140 – 150 km/h | 126 – 145 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.2 L/100 km | 7.0 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,227 – 4,234 mm | 4,153 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,507 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 971 kg | 790 – 828 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.