1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Skoda |
| Model | Spider | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
