1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1969 Skoda 1202 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
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, 1965 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1202 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
