1971 Skoda 1202 vs. 1995 Volvo 440
To start off, 1995 Volvo 440 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 440 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Volvo 440 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1971 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440 should accelerate faster than 1971 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 Volvo 440.
Because 1971 Skoda 1202 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Skoda 1202. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Volvo 440, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Volvo 440 (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Volvo 440 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Skoda 1202 | 1995 Volvo 440 | |
| Make | Skoda | Volvo |
| Model | 1202 | 440 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1174 cc | 1783 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
