1960 Skoda 1200 vs. 1968 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1968 Toyota Crown is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Crown (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1960 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Crown weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Skoda 1200. 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, 1968 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Skoda 1200 | 1968 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | 1200 | Crown |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |