1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 335 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Skoda 1202. (87 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 30 L |
