1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1964 Austin A 40.
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, 1968 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin A 40. (82 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin A 40 | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Austin | Skoda |
Model | A 40 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 30 L |