1968 Skoda 1202 vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1202 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Toyota Corona (55 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona.
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, 1961 Toyota Corona (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Skoda 1202 | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Skoda | Toyota |
Model | 1202 | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |