1973 Mazda 818 vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 1,270 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Skoda 1200 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Mazda 818.
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 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mazda 818 | 1955 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Mazda | Skoda |
| Model | 818 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1270 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2690 mm |
