1959 Moretti Golden vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1959 Moretti Golden is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,470 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Moretti Golden is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Moretti Golden (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Moretti Golden should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1959 Moretti Golden.
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, 1959 Moretti Golden (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Moretti Golden will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Moretti Golden | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Moretti | Skoda |
| Model | Golden | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1470 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
