1955 Skoda 1200 vs. 2007 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2007 Porsche Boxster is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 335 kg more than 1955 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, 2007 Porsche Boxster (321 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Skoda 1200 | 2007 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Skoda | Porsche |
| Model | 1200 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
