1970 Holden Torana vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1972 Skoda 1202 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 3,034 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Holden Torana (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 79 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana.
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 Holden Torana (255 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Holden Torana | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Holden | Skoda |
| Model | Torana | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3034 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
