1960 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1967 Skoda 1202 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Skoda 1202. (42 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chevrolet Corvette 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, 1960 Chevrolet Corvette (408 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 42 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |
