1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 370 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Skoda |
| Model | Corvette | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6491 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 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 | 1475 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 30 L |
