1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1958 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Skoda 1200 (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Skoda 1200 should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 44 kg more than 1958 Toyota Corona. 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, 1953 Skoda 1200 (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1953 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
