1978 Morgan 4 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1978 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1978 Morgan 4.
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, 1978 Morgan 4 (136 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Morgan 4 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Morgan | Skoda |
| Model | 4 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
