1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1964 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1964 Skoda 1202 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1964 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Skoda 1202. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1964 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Skoda |
| Model | 100 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
