1953 Skoda 1200 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 59 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1723 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Skoda 1200 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Skoda | Chevrolet |
| Model | 1200 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3650 mm |
