1972 Skoda 1202 vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 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, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Skoda 1202 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Skoda | Vauxhall |
| Model | 1202 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2740 mm |
