1952 Morris Six vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Skoda 1202 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Morris Six. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Morris Six would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Morris Six is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Morris Six (70 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Morris Six should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Morris Six weights approximately 115 kg more than 1973 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, 1952 Morris Six (134 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1952 Morris Six will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Morris Six | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Morris | Skoda |
| Model | Six | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
