1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 is newer by 13 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volvo 144 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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, 1966 Volvo 144 (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Volvo 144 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 1200 | 144 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
