1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1967 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 is newer by 14 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Vauxhall VX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1967 Vauxhall VX4.
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, 1967 Vauxhall VX4 (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Vauxhall VX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1967 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1200 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 125 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
