1977 Buick Estate vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1977 Buick Estate is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 870 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Buick | Skoda |
| Model | Estate | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
