1965 Skoda 1202 vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Toyota Crown is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 167 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, 1987 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Skoda 1202 | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1202 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
