1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1961 Skoda 1202 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1961 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Skoda |
| Model | 500 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 5.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 38 L |
