1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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), 1985 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Celica (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1985 Toyota Celica.
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, 1985 Toyota Celica (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1202 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1985 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 75 L |
