1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 1993 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1993 Toyota Cressida is newer by 40 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Cressida (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 410 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, 1993 Toyota Cressida (279 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Cressida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 1993 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
