1971 Skoda 1202 vs. 1958 Volvo 120
To start off, 1971 Skoda 1202 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Volvo 120 (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Volvo 120.
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, 1958 Volvo 120 (115 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Skoda 1202 | 1958 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 1202 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
