1957 Opel Record vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Opel Record.
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, 1957 Opel Record (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Opel Record | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Opel | Skoda |
| Model | Record | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
