1973 Holden UTE vs. 1956 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 1200.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1956 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Holden | Skoda |
| Model | UTE | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
