1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 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), 1988 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Carina (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Because 1969 Skoda 1202 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Skoda 1202. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Carina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1988 Toyota Carina (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | 1202 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1988 |
| 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 | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
