1961 Skoda 1200 vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 24 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. Both 1961 Skoda 1200 and 1985 Skoda L are equipped with a 1,219 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Skoda L (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Skoda L should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Skoda L.
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, 1985 Skoda L (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Skoda L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Skoda 1200 | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Skoda | Skoda |
| Model | 1200 | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
