1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Skoda 1202 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1970 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Bristol | Skoda |
Model | 410 | 1202 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |