1951 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1952 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1952 Skoda 1200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Singer SM 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Singer SM 1500 (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1952 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Singer SM 1500 should accelerate faster than 1952 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
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 Singer SM 1500 (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Skoda 1200. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Singer SM 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Singer SM 1500 | 1952 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Singer | Skoda |
| Model | SM 1500 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2690 mm |
