1968 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV and 1968 Skoda 1202 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 GTV (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | GTV | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1778 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 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 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 30 L |
