1969 Skoda 1202 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 31 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 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Skoda 1202 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Skoda | Smart |
| Model | 1202 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1820 mm |
