1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1965 Volvo 120
To start off, 1965 Volvo 120 is newer by 12 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volvo 120 (67 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200.
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, 1965 Volvo 120 (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1965 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
