1958 Rover P4 vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1967 Skoda 1202. 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Rover P4 | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | P4 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2636 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 30 L |
