1951 Morgan Plus 4 vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Skoda 1202 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Morgan Plus 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Morgan Plus 4 would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (57 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1951 Morgan Plus 4.
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, 1951 Morgan Plus 4 (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Morgan Plus 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Morgan Plus 4 | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Morgan | Skoda |
| Model | Plus 4 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
