1968 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1971 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1971 Skoda 1202 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1971 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | GTA | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
