1968 Skoda 1202 vs. 1961 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1968 Skoda 1202 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Volvo P 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Volvo P 1800 would be higher. At 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Volvo P 1800 (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1961 Volvo P 1800.
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 Volvo P 1800 (147 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Skoda 1202 | 1961 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 1202 | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
