1970 Mazda 1000 vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Mazda 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Skoda 1202 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 1000 (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1970 Mazda 1000.
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, 1968 Skoda 1202 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Skoda 1202 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Mazda 1000 | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | 1000 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2690 mm |
