1972 Plymouth Barracuda vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 400 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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, 1972 Plymouth Barracuda (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Barracuda | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Skoda |
| Model | Barracuda | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
