1965 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1965 Buick Electra and 1965 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Buick Electra (275 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Buick Electra weights approximately 925 kg more than 1965 Skoda 1202. 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:
1965 Buick Electra | 1965 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Buick | Skoda |
Model | Electra | 1202 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6570 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 30 L |