1973 Mitsubishi Galant vs. 1972 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 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 1,376 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1972 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1972 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Galant.
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 Mitsubishi Galant (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mitsubishi Galant | 1972 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Skoda |
| Model | Galant | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1376 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
