1973 Rover P5B vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1973 Rover P5B is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 475 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Rover P5B | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Rover | Skoda |
| Model | P5B | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 3528 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2690 mm |
