1961 Skoda 1200 vs. 1984 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1984 Toyota Starlet 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 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
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 Skoda 1200 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1961 Skoda 1200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda 1200 | 1984 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1200 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
