1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1969 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 1 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 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1969 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1969 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 480 kg more than 1969 Skoda 1202. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1969 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Skoda |
| Model | Firebird | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5792 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |
