1958 Porsche 356 vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1958 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Porsche 356 | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Porsche | Skoda |
Model | 356 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2690 mm |