1961 Skoda 1200 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1984 Toyota Century is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 790 kg more than 1961 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, 1984 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda 1200 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Century |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
