1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 25 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 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
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, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Vauxhall Chevette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1200 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
