1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Elan | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
