1977 Porsche 930 vs. 1961 Skoda 1200
To start off, 1977 Porsche 930 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1200 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 930 (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1200. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 930 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1961 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 Porsche 930 (343 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1200. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 930 | 1961 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Porsche | Skoda |
| Model | 930 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
