1961 Austin A 55 vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1961 Austin A 55 and 1961 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A 55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Austin A 55 (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Austin A 55 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Austin A 55 (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Austin A 55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 55 | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 55 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |