1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1202 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
