1968 Simca 1301 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1968 Simca 1301 is newer by 15 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 1,475 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Simca 1301 (68 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Simca 1301 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1968 Simca 1301.
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 Simca 1301 (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Simca 1301 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Simca | Skoda |
| Model | 1301 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1475 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
