1963 Lotus Seven vs. 1963 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1963 Lotus Seven and 1963 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,221 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Skoda 1202 (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Skoda 1202 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1963 Lotus Seven. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Seven | 1963 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Seven | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 30 L |
