1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mexico is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 440 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mexico | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Maserati | Skoda |
| Model | Mexico | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2690 mm |
